Scientists discover strange metal state in high-pressure lanthanum compound
Researchers from Skoltech, Jilin University, Beijing HPSTAR, and Germany have discovered a new hydrogen-rich superconductor with unusual properties.
This compound, called La4H23, is a lanthanum...
Astronomers witness a giant black hole wake up in real time
In late 2019, a galaxy known as SDSS1335+0728 suddenly started shining much brighter than ever before.
This unexpected event caught the attention of astronomers.
To find...
Black holes created in mergers carry information about their ancestors, shows study
Astronomers have made an exciting discovery: black holes created from the collision of other black holes carry important information about their "parent" black holes.
This...
Squeezing Schrödinger’s cat could boost quantum technology sensitivity
One of the most fascinating and counter-intuitive ideas in quantum physics is that a quantum system can exist in two opposite states at the...
Scientists uncover how nucleon exchange helps nuclear fusion
Low-energy nuclear fusion reactions hold the potential for providing clean energy.
In stars, these reactions are vital during carbon and oxygen burning stages, essential for...
Speeding star might escape the Milky Way: A cosmic mystery
While it may seem like the sun is stationary with the planets moving around it, the sun is actually orbiting the Milky Way galaxy...
New theory suggests gravity can exist without mass, challenging need for dark matter
A groundbreaking theory from Dr. Richard Lieu at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) suggests that gravity can exist without mass, potentially eliminating...
Brewing coffee and turbulence: The surprising link
In 1883, Osborne Reynolds made a fascinating discovery while experimenting with water flow.
By injecting ink into water in a clear pipe, he observed that...
Gold nanoparticles: A new way to control light for advanced applications
Scientists have discovered a way to control the type of light emitted by tiny gold nanoparticles, which could lead to exciting new technologies.
When these...
Scientists uncover how tokamak shape affects plasma stability
Harnessing energy from plasma requires a precise understanding of its behavior during fusion to keep it hot, dense, and stable.
A new theoretical model about...